Senior Strategy Planning Manager

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Are you passionate about shaping strategic direction in one of the world's most dynamic markets, turning complex market intelligence into actionable growth strategies? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Sr. Strategy Planning Manager, you will be driving strategic decision making and business growth for Grundfos China and APAC by connecting market intelligence, strategy deployment, M&A opportunities, sustainability priorities, and executive stakeholder engagement. This role reports to Grundfos China Country President and is a key position within the Grundfos China Country President Office, working closely with the China Country President and Divisions on core strategic agendas. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well‑being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing
As a key member of the Grundfos China Country President Office, you'll create impact by translating market signals and competitive insights into clear strategic recommendations that shape Grundfos's growth trajectory across China and the APAC region.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead China market, competitor, and industry intelligence activities — translating macroeconomic trends, competitive benchmarks, and external signals into strategic recommendations for senior leadership

• Support divisional and regional strategy deployment by partnering with division heads, regional leads, and global & local stakeholders to identify market opportunities, competitive risks, and growth priorities across China and APAC

• Support strategic rational scoping, identification, screening, and strategic assessment of potential M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth options aligned with Grundfos China's long term agenda

• Own and coordinate monthly and quarterly ONE Grundfos Country Forum preparation, content development, follow up, and stakeholder alignment for the Country President and senior leadership team

• Prepare executive level presentations, briefing materials, speeches, and key messages for internal leadership and external engagements with VIP customers, government stakeholders, and strategic partners

• Support the preparation of China sustainability reports and help connect sustainability priorities with local business development opportunities and corporate positioning

What makes you a great fit
Above all, we would also imagine that you have:

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Strategy, Management, or related field; MBA preferred

• 10+ years of experience in strategy planning, business development, market analysis, consulting, or corporate planning — ideally combining experience from global management consulting companies together with hands on industry exposure, ideally in industrial, manufacturing, water, infrastructure, or energy B2B environments

• Excellent executive communication, practical AI proficiency and PowerPoint storytelling skills with proven stakeholder management capability across senior leadership levels

• Business fluent English and native or fluent Chinese required

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience with M&A screening, due diligence support, or strategic partnership evaluation

• Track record of managing external consulting firms and market research agencies

• Comfort working across both big picture strategic thinking and detail oriented execution in fast paced, ambiguous environments